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[Titus]

The Sl-68II is back.

From tippmann

Dear Tippmann Dealer:

We are not sure you were expecting this, but the SL-68 II is back! Tippmann is reintroducing this paintball legend with a few modern updates, including a redesigned integrated feed neck that fits most standard hoppers now on the market, as well as a redesigned ergonomic grip for enhanced comfort and control.

We didn’t make a lot of changes to the original design of the SL-68 II because – quite frankly – Denny Tippmann, Jr. did not feel that was necessary. We see this appealing to the growing number of players who are looking to have fun while shooting less paint in a day as well as those ‘purists’ or ‘old-school’ paintball players who really fell in love with this game using the original SL-68 II. Although this is currently a limited market, it does appeal to those hard core players and it may provide some fields and dealers a new way to play the game by offering a game using less paint. This marker will also be promoted on all major web sites, on our social network sites, be shown at all major paintball events including the Tippmann Challenge coming up later this month, and be available to paintball teams using pump markers.

Here are just a few of the comments we have received from our core players who recently saw the release of the new SL-68 II:

“I've been a fan of this marker since I started playing paintball. I will, to this day, borrow my brother's well worn SL 68II and play pump when I haven't got the funds to dump into playing with a faster marker all day. I love this thing, and I am extremely glad that you guys have decided to bring this back”.

“Please hold on while I pick my jaw up off the floor. I certainly didn’t see that one coming, and I imagine most other folks will feel exactly the same way. I know for me personally, the first game of paintball I ever played was using a rented SL-68 II. I also remember the day of near-mourning on the forum when the discontinuation of the SL-68 II was announced.”

“Holy crap!!!! That's all I can say! I didn't expect this at all, that is so, so, so cool. I'm sure this will have a huge positive response. I've always wanted an SL-68 II and never got my hands on one. Amazing work these days, I'm very impressed”

As stated above, the new SL-68 II still has the same great features that helped establish the original as a true paintball legend. These features include an 11-inch performance barrel; a breech port for easy cleaning; an all-metal trigger; an external velocity adjustor; a built-in sight rail; an integrated tank adapter with built-in gas line and front and rear sling mounts.

The new SL-68 II markers will sell at a MAP of $169. We are launching the SL-68 II at the Paintball Extravaganza dealer show next week in Atlanta and on our web site, but we wanted you to be one of the first to see this new marker. The official ship date will be October 15, 2009, but we are now accepting pre orders on our Tippmann ecommerce site or you can call me at 1-800-533-4831.

Thanks as always for your support; we look forward to an exciting launch.

IMHO the MAP price is a little insane. This isn't the 90s. Used Sls sell for $80-$100 and thats in great if not new condition. The bright side is that parts will be back in stock. As long as they haven't changed anything internally.

[Hobbes]

Despite the price I think it's amazing that they are doing this. Since I have access to a Tippmann dealer I'll see what I can get one for

[Titus]

I love SLs and am proud that they are listening. Honestly how many times on this site alone have members said how cool it would be to see the SL back? I too am waiting to hear back and find out the cost.

[Harbinger[TG]]

Moved it to news for you.

[grimace]

Woot! This is some great news.

[chopper duke]

$169? That is a little steep. You can find 'em used for $75 most days and even get Ken to fox it up all nice.

It is neat that they're putting them out again.

[grimace]

Originally Posted by chopper duke

$169? That is a little steep. You can find 'em used for $75 most days and even get Ken to fox it up all nice.

It is neat that they're putting them out again.

Yeah, but that's used. These are minty fresh. What I'm excited about is the possibility of fields having these available at Tippmann dealer prices and possibly getting some in for use as rentals.

[98ssuck]

Best decision they made in recent times in my eyes. I almost crapped my pants when i heard. What barrel threads will these be?

[Weltz4u]

The process to make this probably isnt as cheap as it used to be. They are mostly all metal so that probably reflects the price. I look forward to being able to possibly pick up some after market barrels again lol.

[Titus]

Originally Posted by 98ssuck

Best decision they made in recent times in my eyes. I almost crapped my pants when i heard. What barrel threads will these be?

Doubt it will be threaded but good question I'll ask. They are/were slip fit. maybe they made these A5 threaded.